NEWS

The Byron Bay Film Festival seeks Student Films from around the globe



The Byron Bay Film Festival is a 9 day International Film Festival that screens a diverse programme of films, of ALL LENGTHS and ALL GENRES, many of which reflect the interests and values of our unique local community - maintaining a strong emphasis on social and environmental issues, human rights, diversity and multiculturalism, creativity, indigenous culture, spirit, healing, connecting to nature, conscious thinking and positive living, music of every variety, colourful characters, humour and, of course being Byron Bay, surfing.



BBFF provides a platform for independent filmmakers in all stages of their careers. We believes in creating opportunities wherever possible and we aim to profile selected filmmakers and promote their films both before and after the festival. BBFF brings the work of talented creatives to an appreciative and intelligent audience.



We have a number of awards to give away in numerous categories including but not limited to Best Film, Short Film, Drama, Documentary, Cinematography, Experimental, Animation, Environmental, Surf Film & Best Young Australian Filmmaker. Submissions close October 31st and until September 30th the regurlar entry fee is $25 Australian & during October the entry fee is $30. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit a paper less entry using BBFF’s withoutabox portal here http://www.withoutabox.com/login/5493



The Byron Bay Film Festival is offering film schools a discounted entry fee and if you would like more information please contact the BBFF staff at info@bbff.com.au



For more information on the festival please visit www.bbff.com.au



Film Spring Open - Virtual Film Studio www.filmspringopen.eu
would like to invite you to join a
prominently growing, online community of filmmakers.



The website created by Cinematographer Slawomir Idziak ('Three Colours:
Blue', 'Gattaca', 'Black Hawk Down', 'King Arthur', 'Harry Potter and
the Order of the Phoenix') gives an opportunity to meet filmmakers in
order to make films together by using Internet as the means of
communication. Participants can create their own profiles and present
work to global audiences. In password protected Production Rooms it is
possible to work without the risk of having ideas stolen by other
internet users as only invited people are able to see the contents.
Through the website filmmakers and students can share ideas, exchange
equipment or write scripts together in a simple and enjoyable way. The
aim is to create an international community of filmmakers who will
support each other, make films together and will care about the
advertising and distribution of their films. Together we can achieve
more!



The 30th September is the deadline of submitting films to the International Competition and to
the Competition for a poster of the 5th International Film Festival
Ofensiva.



We remind that the 5th edition of the IFF Ofensiva will be held in Wroclaw in Poland between 6-9 December 2007. For the International Competition you can submit your
works in four categories: feature / short film, documentary, animation
and videoclip. The Competition for a poster is open to all and is
addressed to designers from entire world.



More information about the competitions, the detailed regulations and the entry forms you may find on our website www.ofensiva.pl.
We are waiting for your films and projects!